A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6947489 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54678404 epoch_slot_no: 73604 block_no: 6947312 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 80421 time: 2022-03-02 18:11:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9a38e6d7be93fd7e6118aaff68e9fb231d8da967aa68bd387ad492d81e632bBlock Operator
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